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Nov 12, 2008 | 03:20 AM

#27401

neo_

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Re: FV-QR (mugen mj5)

Anyone ever tried, or have any ideas on how recondition these things?

Silver chrome spray paint or what?

Nov 12, 2008 | 04:21 AM

#27402

carbonlaced

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Re: FV-QR (neo_)

Only the exhaust line and air box but tons of JDM parts

Nov 12, 2008 | 05:00 AM

#27403

- LoL - db8

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Re: FV-QR (esohsee)

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damn baller

Nov 12, 2008 | 12:44 PM

#27404

teg97

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Re: FV-QR (neo_)

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Anyone ever tried, or have any ideas on how recondition these things?

Silver chrome spray paint or what?

sell them to me

Nov 12, 2008 | 12:47 PM

#27405

clayton bigsby

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Re: FV-QR (neo_)

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Originally Posted by neo_

Anyone ever tried, or have any ideas on how recondition these things?

Silver chrome spray paint or what?

i have 2 that are also not in great shape and i was gonna try to have it gold leafed

Nov 12, 2008 | 12:49 PM

#27406

Brice.Hayden

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Re: FV-QR (clayton bigsby)

that would be crazy looking!! do it do it

Nov 12, 2008 | 12:52 PM

#27407

sohc95vtec-t

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Re: FV-QR (Brice.Hayden)

yea, mine wasnt in the best shape, so i took a very small brush and painted on some silver.. turned out "ok" might try and re-do it

Nov 12, 2008 | 12:53 PM

#27408

hypeR_ash

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Re: FV-QR (sohc95vtec-t)

hey that looks pretty good!

Nov 12, 2008 | 12:58 PM

#27409

sohc95vtec-t

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Re: FV-QR (hypeR_ash)

thanks

id still like a new one though

heres another shot

Nov 12, 2008 | 12:59 PM

#27410

yee SERIOUS

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From: The Village Hidden in the Leaves: Seattle, WA

FV-QR

you guys should use peanut butter. george washington carver

Nov 12, 2008 | 12:59 PM

#27411

hypeR_ash

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Re: FV-QR (sohc95vtec-t)

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thanks

id still like a new one though

heres another shot

well yeah, obvi lol

Nov 12, 2008 | 01:00 PM

#27412

Brice.Hayden

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Re: FV-QR (sohc95vtec-t)

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Originally Posted by sohc95vtec-t

yea, mine wasnt in the best shape, so i took a very small brush and painted on some silver.. turned out "ok" might try and re-do it

reminds of me of 40 yr old virgin when he paints the little samurai pants.

Nov 12, 2008 | 01:00 PM

#27413

sohc95vtec-t

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Re: FV-QR (hypeR_ash)

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Originally Posted by hypeR_ash

well yeah, obvi lol

lmao i just cant justify $100+ on little emblem

so this will do

Nov 12, 2008 | 03:13 PM

#27414

JamesL

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Re: FV-QR (I4MCHNA)

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Originally Posted by I4MCHNA

i would have to agree, 16s are too small for 7thgen civics and rsxs. shitty cell pic
[img]https://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/feriohhh/02-08-08_1750.jpg[img]

edit: i guess lower offset 16s arent too bad..
http://i54.photobucket.com/alb...1.jpg

but 17s still looks better
http://i54.photobucket.com/alb...2.jpg
Modified by I4MCHNA at 9:32 PM 11/11/2008

The EM2s don't have near the wheel well size to fill as the DC5. I agree that DC5s require 17s and up... but 16s look perfect on the 7th gens

Nov 12, 2008 | 03:59 PM

#27415

weezo182

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Re: FV-QR (teg97)

anything for the element?

Nov 12, 2008 | 04:00 PM

#27416

jdmscg

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Re: FV-QR (weezo182)

Nov 12, 2008 | 04:41 PM

#27417

vega_ROCKS

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From: gold rust on my mugen rims

Re: FV-QR (neo_)

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Originally Posted by neo_

Anyone ever tried, or have any ideas on how recondition these things?

Silver chrome spray paint or what?

WETSAND THEM W/ 2000 GRIT SAND PAPER AND THEN BUFF THEM
SHOULD COME OUT LIKE NEW
AS FAR AS THE BLACK PART... A TINY PAINT BRUSH

Nov 12, 2008 | 04:54 PM

#27418

kNOwLedGe.

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Re: FV-QR (clayton bigsby)

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Originally Posted by clayton bigsby

i have 2 that are also not in great shape and i was gonna try to have it gold leafed

If you go to a model/hobby shop there is some stuff called "Bare Metal" that you could easily use to do this. You would just have to clearcoat over it.

Nov 12, 2008 | 04:58 PM

#27419

Spids5

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Re: FV-QR (jdmscg)

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Overpriced piece of plastic.

Nov 12, 2008 | 05:07 PM

#27420

hungpham214

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Re: FV-QR (jdmscg)

Nov 12, 2008 | 05:19 PM

#27421

clayton bigsby

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Re: FV-QR (hungpham214)

^^ must be nice

Quote:

Originally Posted by kNOwLedGe.

If you go to a model/hobby shop there is some stuff called "Bare Metal" that you could easily use to do this. You would just have to clearcoat over it.

thanks for that heads up gonna go try this on the weekend

Nov 12, 2008 | 05:28 PM

#27422

vega_ROCKS

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Re: FV-QR (hungpham214)

Quote:

Originally Posted by hungpham214

PHOTOCHOP

Nov 12, 2008 | 05:47 PM

#27423

sohc95vtec-t

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Re: FV-QR (clayton bigsby)

ughhh i just want one nice minty fresh one

lol

Nov 12, 2008 | 06:17 PM

#27424

acmoc

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Re: FV-QR (sohc95vtec-t)

Where do you buy those emblems?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10774352@N02/3026641202/http://www.flickr.com/photos/10774352@N02/3011694704/http://www.flickr.com/photos/10774352@N02/3011694266/